Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe)
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
70
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe) stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 9, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to two violations per visit.
“Gloves use limitation” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe)'s latest score of 70 falls below the Boston average of 86. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Cook multitasking wearing disposable gloves - handling equipment then handling ready to eat foods Glove use training materials provided at this inspection and past inspections
590.003/3-304.15-P
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: Doing prep outside of walk in units - No hand sink in this area
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Stained ceiling tiles in grill area Rust and chipped paint on grease trap in floor at Ware washing
590.006/6-501.11-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Discolored soiled ceililng tiles and vents on Grill line
590.006/6-201.11-C
70
Oct 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: There was evidence of rodent activity in the dining hall.(droppings) Provide a full IPM report upon re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Cleaning floors dustless methods (c)
Inspector notes: Clean floors to remove evidence of soils/droppings & monitor for activity
590.006/6-501.13-C
86
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Salad unit - TCS foods stored above ice (Properly store to maintain temperatures at 41 F or below Bleu cheese 49 F Cheese 48 F Leafy greans 57 F PIC removed items from service during inspection
590.003/3-501.16-P
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed employee enter the building and went to do prep without washing hands Observed multiple employees leaving and returning to work stations and multitasking wearing single use gloves
590.002/2-301.14-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Prewrapped donuts and pastries not labed (Grab and Go)
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Effectiveness-hair restraints (c)
Inspector notes: Food handlers not wearing hair restraints
590.002/2-402.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Chipped paint on walls and window ledge in ware washing area Chipped paint on doors to the back prep/ware washing area Gaps between and under double doors to the exterior - Main enterance
590.006/6-501.11-C
Outdoor enclosure (c)
Inspector notes: Grease bin heavily soiled Ground area heavily soiled Fence and gate to trash storage heavily soiled
590.005/5-501.12-C
(a) and (c) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles-storing (c)
Inspector notes: Storing equipment and single use article in a milk crates on prep line
590.004/4-903.11-C
52
Feb 21, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food handlers/staff leaving and returning to work station and resuming duties with out washing hands PIC started taking corrective action during inspection and I provided training materials via email
590.002/2-301.14-P
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multiple food handlers/staff leaving and returning to work station and handling multiple food items and equipment wear single use gloves PIC started taking corrective action during inspection and I provided training materials via email
590.003/3-304.15-P
Separation-storage (p)
Inspector notes: Two hand sinks on oven line hand soap and hand sanitizer stored above active food prep stations Observed food handling at this area
590.007/7-201.11-P
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Grab and Go packaged foods not labeled - Business name and address and list of ingredients
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Handwashing sinks-numbers and capacities (pf)
Inspector notes: No hand wash sink in coffee prep/station
590.005/5-203.11-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on ceiling and attachment - Grill area
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Straw at yogurt bar not protected from contamination
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Maintaining refuse areas and enclosures (c)
Inspector notes: Grease and soils on ground in trash area
590.005/5-501.115-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Two hand sinks are built in to food prep areas - No dividers Oven area Observed food handling at this area
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food labels (c)
Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled
590.003/3-602.11-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution per code in throughout
590.003/3-304.14-C
Equipment and utensils air-drying required (c)
Inspector notes: Wet nesting clean equipment in ware washing
590.004/4-901.11-C
Handwashing signage (c)
Inspector notes: No hand washing signs in bathrooms used by employees
590.006/6-301.14-C
33
Oct 2, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Items at the noodle bar display reading 50-52F(soba noodles rice noodles tofu) for 60 min per PIC.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC to remove to cool/hold 41F or below Unit reading 41F Discussed cold holding/cooling with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)
Inspector notes: Interior panel & chute of the ice machine observed with soils.Clean to remove soils.
590.004/4-601.11-PF
Food labels (pf)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all packaged fruit cups & yogurt parfaits listing all ingredients. PIC to remove from display case until labels are provided.
590.003/3-602.11-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Secure all CO2 tanks
590.006/6-501.114-C
67
Feb 14, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2022
Routine
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe) on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe)?
Across the inspection record, “gloves use limitation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe).
How does Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe) compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe) most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe)'s inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe) have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Emmanuel College (Muddy River Cafe) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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